The racing engine’s technology is based on the 60 hp engine constructed by Maybach in 1903. Three of these cars were driven in the 1907Kaiserpreis race in the Taunus mountains; but one of them dropped out, and the other two only came in 9th and 14th. — Daimlerchrysler
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
engine | Inline-4 |
position | Front, Longitudinal |
aspiration | Natural |
valvetrain | 2 Valves per Cyl |
displacement | 9293 cc / 567.1 in³ |
bore | 140 mm / 5.51 in |
stroke | 151 mm / 5.94 in |
power | 59.7 kw / 80 bhp @ 1300 rpm |
specific output | 8.61 bhp per litre |
body / frame | Steel over Pressed Steel Frame |
driven wheels | RWD |
front brakes | None |
f brake size | mm / in |
rear brakes | Drums |
r brake size | mm / in |
f suspension | Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs |
r suspension | Rigid Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Springs |
transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
gear ratios | :1 |
Keyword: 1906 Mercedes 80HP Rennwagen